Systems and Safety Assurance Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. Mace scores B on the Alion truth index.
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
You'll Be Responsible For:
Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for Systems Assurance across the capital program, including engineering governance, systems integration and safety certification.
Establish, implement and adapt Systems Assurance and Safety Certification processes; govern the end-to-end V-model lifecycle through design, IV&V, Testing & Commissioning and operational handover; and oversee integration across ATS, CBTC, SCADA, trackside infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Lead risk and hazard management activities, including hazard logs, FMECA and risk analysis, support safety certification and regulatory processes, and oversee technical submittals and assurance activities undertaken by delivery partners and engineering consultants.
You’ll Need To Have:
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
10+ years' progressive engineering infrastructure experience, preferably including at least 5 years in a senior director or executive capacity leading systems assurance on complex rail, transit or major brownfield capital programmes.
Strong knowledge of Systems Assurance, RAMS, safety certification, IV&V, Testing & Commissioning and systems engineering lifecycle processes.
Knowledge of CENELEC EN 50126, EN 50128 and EN 50129, or equivalent IEEE/ISO 15288 systems engineering frameworks.
Knowledge of relevant Ontario legislation and applicable safety governance requirements.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, technical communication, negotiation and risk-management capability.
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
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